From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Relic Runners?
Days of Wonder English rules
Start with whoever saw a relic most recently. If nobody in the group has ever seen a relic, use the most recent visit to a shrine or temple instead. Then take turns clockwise.
Rule details
Choose the starting player before turning over the top tile of each purple temple.
Source & edition
- Relic Runners: Days of Wonder rulesDays of Wonder · Setting up the game, final starting-player and purple-temple instructions; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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